Did you know that hunters can donate venison to local food banks? Protein is the most sought-after yet least donated food source at local food shelves. Ethan Neal, avid hunter and director at Second Harvest Heartland, shares how the Minnesota Hunter-Harvested Venison donation program works and how you can help make a difference. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), North Dakota Tourism (helloND.com/), Pleasureland RV (pleasurelandrv.com/), MN DNR (dnr.state.mn.us/cwd/index.html), Ebels Voyageur Houseboats (ebels.com/), & Sitka Gear (sitkagear.com/)
Audiologist and hunter Marc Musselman talks about hearing protection becoming the new "cool" and a new necessary piece of hunting gear. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), North Dakota Tourism (helloND.com/), Compeer Home (compeerhome.com), MN DNR (dnr.state.mn.us/cwd/index.html), Ebels Voyageur Houseboats (ebels.com/), & Sitka Gear (sitkagear.com/)
Turkey? Nope, let's go wild this Thanksgiving instead- Minnesota Style! Chef Andrew Zimmern and The Forager Chef, Alan Bergo, are coming to the table with some culinary adventures for the holiday season. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), North Dakota Tourism (helloND.com/), Compeer Home (compeerhome.com), MN DNR (dnr.state.mn.us/cwd/index.html), Ebels Voyageur Houseboats (ebels.com/), & Sitka Gear (sitkagear.com/)
Sitka establishes itself as a legacy outdoor brand in Minnesota. Bill sits down with Sitka employee and ambassador Mason Moore to talk about the company's growth and two new legacy shops in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), North Dakota Tourism (helloND.com/), Compeer Home (compeerhome.com), MN DNR (dnr.state.mn.us/cwd/index.html), Ebels Voyageur Houseboats (ebels.com/), & Sitka Gear (sitkagear.com/)
It's called Turn In Poachers. But what does that mean? And how does it work? Ron Schara answers that question on the next Minnesota Bound Podcast. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), North Dakota Tourism (helloND.com/), Compeer Home (compeerhome.com), MN DNR (dnr.state.mn.us/cwd/index.html), Ebels Voyageur Houseboats (ebels.com/), & Sitka Gear (sitkagear.com/)
A haunted turkey hunt? Believe it! We’re swapping decoys for goosebumps as we share some of the spookiest encounters from America’s eeriest hunting camps. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/), Compeer Home (compeerhome.com), MN DNR (dnr.state.mn.us/cwd/index.html), Pleasureland RV (pleasurelandrv.com/), & Sitka Gear (sitkagear.com/)
Bill Sherck goes to the source to find out just how good South Dakota's pheasant hunting season will be! Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/), Compeer Home (compeerhome.com), MN DNR (dnr.state.mn.us/cwd/index.html), Pleasureland RV (pleasurelandrv.com/), & Sitka Gear (sitkagear.com/)
Dr. Steve Windels, PhD, is a longtime wildlife biologist who has spent years studying moose, beavers, and the ecology of northern Minnesota and has taken stories from the outdoors to the comedy stage. Dr. Steve, now a stand-up comedian, joins Laura on the podcast to share his journey from the woods to the comedy stage. You can catch Dr. Steve Windels at The Doctors of Comedy show this Tuesday, Oct 21, at Sisyphus Brewery in Minneapolis. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/), Compeer Home (compeerhome.com), MN DNR (dnr.state.mn.us/cwd/index.html), Pleasureland RV (pleasurelandrv.com/), & Sitka Gear (sitkagear.com/)
Minnesota DNR Big Game Program Coordinator Paul Burr joins the show to talk about the state of the state of Minnesota whitetail deer and the upcoming hunt. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/), Compeer Home (compeerhome.com), MN DNR (dnr.state.mn.us/cwd/index.html), Pleasureland RV (pleasurelandrv.com/), & Sitka Gear (sitkagear.com/)
Minnesota author David Hakensen shares tales from his new biography Her Place in the Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover ( 1910-1984). This book is the first complete biography of Helen Hoover (1910–1984), sharing stories about her life on northern Minnesota's Gunflint Lake. Living without electricity or running water, he details the challenges she and her wife faced. Her Place in the Woods captures both Hoover’s awakening to the power and fragility of the natural world and the efforts and talents of an extraordinary woman defining herself as a writer. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)
Minnesota's deer hunting season has begun, and Bill connects with one of our state's most passionate and knowledgeable hunters. We share stories from the stand and learn how Bill Worth dialed in his deer hunting skills. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)
Zach Johnson is a Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and the founder of Roger Up!, a nonprofit organization serving veterans and first responders by connecting those in need to healing experiences in the great outdoors. Listen to Zach's inspirational and brave story of his time served in the Marine Corps that led him to start Roger UP! Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)
Native prairie guru Pete Berthelsen reveals how a modest habitat job at Pheasants Forever led to a big life change and how his dream of managing a prairie led to visits to the White House! Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)
Join Bill Sherck as he podcasts live from the fair with some curious state fair guests! Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)
The Minnesota Bound crew heads way north into the Ontario wilderness aboard Canada's VIA Rail train, where they run into real adventure at a remote destination called Do North Lodge Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)
The story behind the Minnesota Bound theme music. Ron Schara talks with Minnesota Bound music composer Dale Menten Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)
It's August!... And that means the Great MN. Get Together is approaching! The MN. The State Fair starts on August 21st and runs through Labor Day. Get Ready...since MN. Bound is celebrating 30 years on the air this summer, and we have lots of fun things planned at our MN Bound cabin in the Northwoods, 1500 Cooper Street. Laura Schara catches up with MN. Bound Producer, Kelly Jo McDonnell, who also runs the State Fair Operations. Get the scoop on new products and fun 30-year activities we're planning at the fair this year! Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)
Minnesota Bound is celebrating 30 years of outdoor storytelling. Ron Schara chats with Laura Schara about some of his favorite stories over the decades... Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)
Bill Sherck sits down with Caleb Corona, the founder of Regal Beagle Fly Fishing. From casting lines in Tennessee creeks with his “PawPaw” to navigating drift boats through rugged waters, Caleb shares his journey into the world of fly fishing and much more! Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)
Following a childhood spent hiking, camping, fishing, and foraging in Michigan, author Tamara Dean set out to live lightly on the land in Wisconsin's Driftless region. In her new book, Shelter and Storm: At Home in the Driftless, she shares twelve true tales of discovery about the natural world based on her experiences there. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)